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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.38, 338.21 and 97.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.38, 338.21 and 97.13 is: 145.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.38 : 338.21 = 97.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.38/338.21 = 97.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.38x = 338.21 × 97.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.38x = 32,850.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,850.34/225.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.76

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